Oct 24, 2016
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Featuring new products and innovation from 1,100 exhibitors, along with expertise on the latest technology from industry leaders, the 2016 Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Trade Show is the premier venue for race teams to discover how to go faster, run safer and operate more efficiently. “PRI is where the business of racing starts,” said Bill […]

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Oct 24, 2016
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Great Times, Fantastic Trophies, Awesome Prizes and best of all good friends is next on our schedule. Our drivers and teams have really brought the excitement to this championship and we are sure this years end celebration party will conclude the season in a perfect way!  Many of us cherish this get together as it really is […]

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Oct 24, 2016
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Birel ART Junior and Pietro Delli Guanti performed strongly all weekend to finish in second place. Starting from the front row in the Final, Pietro dropped to fourth on the opening lap, but thanks to some overtaking manoeuvres managed to take the lead on lap 5. Hit by another driver in the late stages of […]

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Brian Graham Racing with RTD Autosport Confirms Purchase of USF-17

Canadian team and motorsports entrepreneur join forces for USF2000 effort

Oct 20, 2016
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Brian Graham of Brian Graham Racing and Mike Maurini of RTD Autosport have confirmed a partnership and formation of ‘Brian Graham Racing with RTD Autosport’ along with the purchase of the new Tatuus USF-17. Forming an instant internal team ladder from karting through F1600 and into the Cooper Tires USF2000 Championship Powered by Mazda, the […]

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Oct 20, 2016
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The much anticipated info for the latest edition of the Daytona Dirt World Championship is now available for competitors to view. This years event, labeled the WKA/Maxxis Daytona Dirt World Championship, is anticipated to be a well attended event, with the return of the Maxxis Tire as the exclusive tire for one of the most […]

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Oct 20, 2016
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Mirko Torsellini will be back to CRG for the next KZ international season with the multiple times winner Italian chassis pushed by a TM engine unit. Mirko Torsellini is a welcome return at CRG – the driver from Tuscany will be back to the works team for an international KZ programme in 2017. Mirko Torsellini, […]

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Oct 19, 2016
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After five weeks off, the So Cal Oval Karters return to action at one of their most anticipated events of the 2016 season this Saturday, October 22, at Perris Auto Speedway.  Saturday’s race, which is round #9 on the schedule for the SCOK, will be the only road race this year. Track promoter Don Kazarian […]

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Oct 19, 2016
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Podium Karting & Events Centennial, industry leaders in outdoor karting and entertainment, today announced the addition of Ryan Rudolph as the Performance Team lead for the region. Ryan comes with a wealth of experience within the karting industry, seeing successes both in the kart and managing a team. “We are excited to add Ryan Rudolph […]

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Jak Crawford Looks to Reclaim Italian Glory

Second place in the World in 2015; looks to claim number one in 2016

Oct 18, 2016
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After narrowly missing the top step of the podium at the Vortex ROK Cup International Final last year in Lonato, Italy, eleven-year-old Jak Crawford is looking for the next step on the undisputed, biggest podium and race in the world for cadet level racing. Competing in the Vortex Mini ROK class and piloting an Energy […]

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Oct 17, 2016
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Ferrari Driver Academy and Tony Kart Racing Team opened up their technical partnership yesterday (13.10) on the South Garda Karting track in Lonato, with a wonderful test session. The FDA drivers FDA Charles Leclerc, Antonio Fuoco and Giuliano Alesi went down to the track together with all the official Tony Kart racing team with the […]

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Roman DeAngelis Back with Team Koene USA for SKUSA SuperNationals

F1600 race winner comes back to karting for SuperNats 20

Oct 14, 2016
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With his last karting event back at the Florida Winter Tour finale in March of this season, Canadian driver and Formula Ford 1600 pilot Roman DeAngelis will rejoin Team Koene USA for the SuperKarts! USA (SKUSA) SuperNationals. Back with his familiar team, DeAngelis will join several team drivers in the X30 Senior class aboard P1 […]

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Popular ‘Search for a Champion’ Sponsorship Contest Expanded for 2017

Participants in ‘On the Track’ and ‘Off the Track’ Categories to Compete for $137,500 in Sponsorships from Federal-Mogul Motorparts’ Iconic Champion® Brand

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Federal-Mogul Motorparts’ Champion® brand is extending its popular ‘Search for a Champion’ sponsorship contest to an additional audience and increasing the program’s awards payout for 2017. The contest, which encourages racers and maintenance enthusiasts to demonstrate their passion for superior performance both on and off the track, will open for entries Nov. 2, 2016, at […]

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Oct 13, 2016
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Parking reservations having been coming in at a steady pace over the last couple weeks for the October 21-23 AKRA American Sprint Cup Grand National Championship presented by Kart City Performance at the 103rd Street Sports Complex in Jacksonville, FL. As we inch closer to the event, many of the best parking spots are beginning […]

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Oct 13, 2016
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After a successful venture last year, Birel ART has been confirmed as the official partner to supply chassis for the 17th running of the Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals, in the 125 MAX DD2 and 125 Max Mini categories. The most important Rotax event of the year takes place from 15 to 22 October at […]

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Oct 12, 2016
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The Rotax brand has obvious confidence in Sodikart, the world’s leading manufacturer, which has has been chosen as the official frame supplier for the second consecutive year in two categories (125 Max and 125 Max DD2 Masters), during the international Rotax Grand Final in 2016. This partnership, uninterrupted for seven seasons, means that a total […]

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Oct 12, 2016
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Maranello Kart monopolized the classifications of the Final round of the 26th edition of the Autumn Trophy, scoring excellent performances and being the absolute protagonist. Maranello Kart has come to the fore in the national categories at the Final of the 26th Autumn Trophy in Lonato, both with works drivers and private teams. A great […]

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Zane Maloney Wins WKA Manufacturers Cup Series Grand National Eagle

Barbados driver for KartSport North America continues to perform high at United States events

Oct 11, 2016
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The 2016 karting season was the first year competing in the United States for Barbados’ native Zane Maloney. A family trip to Florida in December 2015 led to Maloney connecting with the KartSport North America operation, and a full season of racing with the team through a number of events. Since the age of four, […]

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Oct 11, 2016
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With the postponement of the GT Machine Grand Nationals recently at Carolina Motorsports Park due to Hurricane Matthew, World Karting Officials have updated and released the newest version of the event entry blank and weekend schedule for the season finale for the RLV Tuned Exhaust Products Gold Cup Series. The event has been rescheduled for […]

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Jak Crawford Wins in Italy

Third time at South Garda is the charm for American driver

Oct 11, 2016
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For the second year in a row, Jak Crawford has travelled to the South Garda Karting facility inLonato, Italy to prepare for the Vortex ROK Cup International Final where there are more cadet level race entries every year than anywhere in the world. This year, the warmup race chosen for Jak was the Trofeo Autunno Finale […]

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Stockholm Karting Center Signs Multi-Year Deal with Bridgestone Tires

Northland Region Karting Association to run Bridgestone YLM as Spec tire

Oct 10, 2016
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With the start of the 2017 season less than three months away, and a little bit longer in Northern Minnesota, Stockholm Karting Center and the Northland Region Karting Association has inked a deal with Bridgestone Tires and Grand Products for the upcoming season. Beginning in 2017, the track and local kart association will utilize the […]

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